🔗 Link Building
Broken Link Replacement
One of the highest-converting link building tactics because you're solving their problem (broken link) while offering a solution (your content).
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The template
Subject: Broken link on {{page_title}}
Hi {{first_name}},
I was browsing your page at {{their_page_url}} and noticed a broken link pointing to {{broken_url}} — it returns a 404.
I actually have a piece on the same topic: {{your_url}}. It covers {{what_it_covers}} and might be a good replacement.
Either way, thought you'd want to know about the broken link.
{{sender_name}}How to use it: Replace all {{placeholder}} variables with specific details before sending. The more specific your replacements, the higher your reply rate.
Personalization tips
- 01Verify the link is actually broken before sending — use tools like Ahrefs or Screaming Frog.
- 02Lead with helping them fix the problem — not asking for a link.
- 03Your replacement content should be genuinely relevant to the broken resource.
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